About M/Y SEASCAPE V

Juan was born and raised in Tampico, Mexico, surrounded by the sea, river and lagoon. His interest in engineering began at an early age through his father's marine business, where he spent much of his childhood learning to fix engines, driving boats and fishing. He went on to attend Nautical School, completing four years of Mechanical Engineering before beginning his professional maritime career onboard large commercial oil tankers.

Juan transitioned into yachting in 2023 and has since worked exclusively onboard private and charter boats, including M/Y VITESSE, M/Y UH-OH, M/Y INCEPTION and now SEASCAPE V. As Engineer, he brings a practical, hands-on approach to the engine room and prides himself on always finding a solution to keep things running smoothly, even when the perfect spare part isn't immediately available.

Juan speaks Spanish and English and has a genuine love of the sea. In his spare time, he enjoys watersports, working out, jogging, watching the sunset and keeping up with the latest developments in marine engineering. His long-term ambition is to achieve his Chief Engineer Unlimited qualification and one day establish his own marine engineering company. And one important detail about Juan: he loves donuts.

Josh grew up in Tampico, a coastal city on the Gulf of Mexico, where being close to the ocean sparked an early interest in boats and the maritime industry. He studied at the Nautical School of Mexico and began his career aboard commercial PSV and DP ships before transitioning into yachting, where he has worked onboard M/Y VITESSE, M/Y PIER PRESSURE and now SEASCAPE V. A qualified Master 3000, Josh brings a strong commercial maritime background and disciplined approach to his role onboard.

As Mate, Josh works closely with the Captain overseeing navigation, safety and deck operations, while also managing the deck crew, tenders and guest activities. He has cruised throughout The Bahamas, Virgin Islands and Leeward Islands, with the Exumas remaining his favourite destination.

In his spare time, Josh enjoys working out and has a passion for electronic music. He is currently learning to DJ and spends much of his free time practising on the decks. Friendly, hardworking and safety-focused, Josh enjoys creating an environment where guests can completely relax and simply enjoy their time onboard.

Caldon grew up along South Africa's East Coast and has always gravitated towards the ocean and an active lifestyle. He holds a BCom in Marketing as well as his 100GT Skipper's license for sail and motor. A keen sailor and surfer, Caldon first entered the industry as a sailing instructor before moving into yachting in 2022, working onboard M/Y NIRVANA, M/Y SCOTT FREE, M/Y KAMAKASA and M/Y MÖBIUS before joining SEASCAPE V.

As Deckhand, Caldon brings plenty of energy, a strong work ethic and an upbeat personality to the team. His real strength on charter is his love of being active with guests. He is experienced in surfing, sailing, diving, paddleboarding, e-foiling, wakeboarding, fishing and spearfishing and is always keen to get guests out on the water and involved in the action.

Caldon is equally competitive on land, having earned South African national colours in triathlon, mountain biking and duathlon, and enjoys everything from a quick 5km run to a full marathon. He speaks English, Afrikaans and Zulu and has also picked up some Spanish along the way. His long-term goal is to earn his Unlimited Captain's license, own a sailing boat, and continue exploring the world from the water.

Born and raised in the historic city of Kostroma, Russia, Katya has an extensive background in management, hospitality and VIP client relations. She holds degrees in Economics and Management, along with additional professional training in marketing and psychology. After a successful career in management and hospitality, including working as a Hotel General Manager, Katya transitioned into yachting alongside her husband, Captain Addison.

Over the years, Katya has worked alongside Addison onboard DREAMCHASER, XERXSEAS I, II & III, TWINS and now SEASCAPE V, initially as Stew/Mate before progressing into her current role as Chief Stewardess. Highly organized and attentive, she leads the interior team with a calm and thoughtful approach, taking particular pride in understanding each guest's preferences and creating an experience that feels personal and effortless.

Katya speaks both English and Russian and has a special love for The Bahamas. Away from yachting, she enjoys travelling, art, reading and psychology and has a lifelong love of animals, especially dogs and horses.

Born and raised in France, Cécil has been professionally trained in the culinary arts and has been developing his career as a Chef since 2009. He entered the yachting industry in 2022 onboard 33m M/Y PINK SHRIMP, spending two summer seasons cruising Corsica, Sardinia and Italy before joining 110m M/Y RADIANT as an Owner's Chef. He later joined 37m M/Y KOJU in Sint Maarten, completing an impressive 16 charters in seven months before joining SEASCAPE V.

Cécil specializes in Mediterranean cuisine, drawing inspiration from fresh ingredients, relaxed Mediterranean flavours and the destinations he has experienced throughout his career. Comfortable adapting to dietary requirements and individual preferences, he enjoys creating menus around his guests and has one simple goal for every trip: to hear them say, "that was the best charter ever."

Away from the galley, Cécil enjoys pickleball, hiking, wreck diving and riding motorcycles with friends. He is also a watch enthusiast and collector, with a growing interest in sourcing and trading unique timepieces. Cécil speaks fluent French, conversational English and has some knowledge of Italian and Turkish.

Tiana grew up in Pretoria, South Africa, and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering. With a love of travel and experiencing new cultures, she entered the yachting industry in 2025, spending seven months onboard charter trimaran CUAN LAW as Deck/Stew and Sous Chef before joining SEASCAPE V. Her engineering background gives her a naturally organized and practical approach, while her outgoing personality makes her equally comfortable interacting with guests.

As Second Stewardess onboard SEASCAPE V, Tiana works across housekeeping, laundry and guest service. She particularly enjoys getting to know guests and creating a relaxed atmosphere onboard, with the hope that they leave with wonderful memories of both the places they visited and the people they shared them with.

Tiana speaks English and Afrikaans and is currently learning Spanish. Outside of work, she loves singing, playing piano and ukulele, diving, wakeboarding, CrossFit and baking. Before entering yachting, she even ran her own custom cake business, with cakes and pastries remaining a particular specialty and passion.

Serena grew up in the countryside outside Nottingham, England, and holds a BA Honours degree in Economics and Geography. Before entering yachting, she gained more than four years of hospitality experience across waitressing, bartending and barista work. Combining her love of hospitality, travel and adventure, Serena entered the yachting industry in 2025, working onboard M/Y SENSA before joining SEASCAPE V in her first permanent stewardess position.

As Third Stewardess onboard SEASCAPE V, Serena works across housekeeping, laundry and guest service, as well as creating tablescapes. Friendly and approachable, she enjoys making guests feel comfortable and believes the small details and anticipating what guests need are what turn a good charter into a memorable one.

Serena has always had an adventurous side, with interests ranging from horse riding and athletics to yoga and hiking. She particularly loves exploring the English national parks and recently completed her first snow climb, reaching approximately 6,000 metres. In the future, she hopes to explore more remote destinations, with Alaska and Iceland high on her list.

Marcel grew up in Cape Town, South Africa, spending much of his childhood around the beach and water before later living in the mountains of the Western Cape. After working across several industries, including hospitality, IT and sales, his love of the ocean eventually drew him back to the water and into a professional yachting career in 2022. Since then, he has worked onboard a number of boats throughout the Mediterranean and Caribbean, including M/Y RETRIEVER, M/Y EROS, M/Y AQUA NOVA, M/Y PARAISO, M/Y SEAS THE DAY, M/Y AMIRA, M/Y GRAND ILLUSION, M/Y LADY NORA and M/Y BAD COMPANY before joining SEASCAPE V.

As Deckhand, Marcel considers versatility one of his greatest strengths. While primarily working on deck, he is equally happy assisting in the engine room, helping with food preparation in the galley or lending a hand to the interior team whenever needed. A natural team player, he brings a practical, hands-on approach and is always willing to step in wherever the crew needs him.

Marcel speaks English and Afrikaans and enjoys keeping active at the gym and riding his motorcycle in his spare time. Cape Town remains his favourite place in the world, and his long-term ambition in yachting is to continue developing his technical skills, with a particular interest in engineering and navigation.